This permanent, full-time post sits in the childcare team of Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council's Legal Services and is new to the team. The advocate takes on a small number of complex childcare cases, accepting instructions that would otherwise go to external counsel for council hearings. The role also carries a supervisory and training remit across the legal team and the client department. Applicants need at least seven years' post-qualification experience and Higher Rights of Audience, or a commitment to working towards it.
What the job involves
- Hold a small number of complex childcare cases
- Accept instructions from team members who would otherwise brief counsel to represent the council in hearings
- Attend contested hearings and High Court applications
What’s required
Qualifications
- Higher Rights of Audience qualification, or willingness to work towards it
- Relevant qualifications to practise in the role
Experience
- Minimum of 7 years post-qualification experience (PQE)
- Relevant experience of working in a local authority setting
Skills & knowledge
- Excellent communication skills
- Teamwork and relationship building skills
- Initiative and flexibility
Checks & eligibility
- Basic disclosure and barring check covering unspent criminal convictions
Other
- Commitment to the role and the Legal Services Team
- Access to the Public Services Network
What’s offered
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Health and wellbeing benefits
- Other benefits as part of the pay and benefits package
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
